ABC’s Yacht Rock Bash: A Smooth Sailing Success

On May 16 2026, the ABC New Canaan community came together for a sold-out evening at the Country Club of New Canaan. The night featured a lively live auction, a raffle, and plenty of dancing — the kind of evening that’s hard to leave

The energy in the room was a testament to what this community does best: showing up for our scholars who are working hard, dreaming big, and building futures. Every bid, every raffle ticket, every table filled was an investment in their potential.

We are deeply grateful to our generous local sponsors and patrons— along with our benefit committee, volunteers, and every guest who brought such enthusiasm to the evening. Our mission is to change the trajectory of young men’s lives through education, opportunity and love — and because of you, that work continues.

ABC New Canaan extends its heartfelt thanks to its Benefit Committee for making tonight’s event a spectacular success.

Co-Chairs
Jen and Tom Joyce
Kate and Jason Van Dussen

Benefit Committee
Tiffany Bevacqua
Dina Connelly
Carolyn Ditlevsen
Anne George
Katie Harris
Lisa Hill
Jennifer LaSusa
Hollis McIntosh
Maura Marshall
Britta Pemberton
Molly Reilly
Kate Thomas 

Thank you to our generous sponsors and benefactors:

Commodore Sponsor
Julia and Doug Stewart 

Captain Sponsor
Dina and James Connelly
Nancy and Mike Shullman
Walter Stewart’s Market
Timothy Valz
Kate and Jason Van Dussen

First Mate Sponsor
Tiffany and Pete Bevacqua
Elizabeth and Ian Boccaccio
Jamie and Mark Buschmann
Anne and Mike George
Shannon and John Goetz
The Harris, Hill, and Pemberton Families
Jessica and Jim Huetter
Jen and Tom Joyce
Jennifer and Chris LaSusa
The Leahy, Morales, and Wartinbee Families
Hollis and Will McIntosh
Maura and Mark Marshall
Anne and Karl Schimmeck
Kate and Matt Thomas